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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Jill Warren Lucas
Date: Jan. 11, 2006 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES CREATION OF 200 JOBS IN RTP JDIG Helps Bring Stiefel Research Institute to Durham County
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley announced today that the August C. Stiefel Research Institute (SRI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of global pharmaceutical leader Stiefel Laboratories Inc., will create 200 jobs and invest more than $50 million in the Research Triangle Park over the next five years. The company plans to move into the former Eli Lilly building.
“SRI’s decision to relocate its research and development facilities to North Carolina further enhances our reputation as a leader in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries,” Easley said. “Ernst & Young has recognized North Carolina as the No. 3 location in the nation for biotechnology and we will continue to work aggressively to build on our success in these areas.”
Stiefel Laboratories, which has its world headquarters in Coral Gables, Fla., employs nearly 2,800 people worldwide and specializes in the research, development and manufacture of prescription and over-the-counter skin care products to treat acne, psoriasis, hyperpigmentation and other conditions. The SRI facility in Durham County will conduct research and development in support of the company’s worldwide initiatives.
The 200 new jobs will be primarily research and development and support positions and will pay an average wage of $71,750 a year plus benefits, well above the Durham County average of $32,864 without benefits.
“We are very excited that the Stiefel Research Institute is relocating to an area with the research and development prestige of Research Triangle Park,” said Charles W. Stiefel, chairman of the board, CEO and president of Stiefel Laboratories. “This world-class facility will host our global research and development headquarters working hand-in-hand with our two international research and development centers of excellence in Maidenhead, England, and Bonsucesso-Guarulhos, Brazil, to advance the development of new and innovative dermatological drugs and products.”
SRI is the 35th recipient of a Job Development Incentive Grant (JDIG) since Easley started the program in 2002, and the first recipient of 2006.
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Jill Warren Lucas
Date: Jan. 11, 2006 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES CREATION OF 200 JOBS IN RTP JDIG Helps Bring Stiefel Research Institute to Durham County
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley announced today that the August C. Stiefel Research Institute (SRI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of global pharmaceutical leader Stiefel Laboratories Inc., will create 200 jobs and invest more than $50 million in the Research Triangle Park over the next five years. The company plans to move into the former Eli Lilly building.
“SRI’s decision to relocate its research and development facilities to North Carolina further enhances our reputation as a leader in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries,” Easley said. “Ernst & Young has recognized North Carolina as the No. 3 location in the nation for biotechnology and we will continue to work aggressively to build on our success in these areas.”
Stiefel Laboratories, which has its world headquarters in Coral Gables, Fla., employs nearly 2,800 people worldwide and specializes in the research, development and manufacture of prescription and over-the-counter skin care products to treat acne, psoriasis, hyperpigmentation and other conditions. The SRI facility in Durham County will conduct research and development in support of the company’s worldwide initiatives.
The 200 new jobs will be primarily research and development and support positions and will pay an average wage of $71,750 a year plus benefits, well above the Durham County average of $32,864 without benefits.
“We are very excited that the Stiefel Research Institute is relocating to an area with the research and development prestige of Research Triangle Park,” said Charles W. Stiefel, chairman of the board, CEO and president of Stiefel Laboratories. “This world-class facility will host our global research and development headquarters working hand-in-hand with our two international research and development centers of excellence in Maidenhead, England, and Bonsucesso-Guarulhos, Brazil, to advance the development of new and innovative dermatological drugs and products.”
SRI is the 35th recipient of a Job Development Incentive Grant (JDIG) since Easley started the program in 2002, and the first recipient of 2006.
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